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1.  The "first-pass effect" refers to drug metabolism in the liver.   True False

1.  The "first-pass effect" refers to drug metabolism in the liver.   True False

Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
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Author:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White
Publisher:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White
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1. 

The "first-pass effect" refers to drug metabolism in the liver.

 
  1. True
  2. False

2. 

A drug administered via inhalation is absorbed through the nasal membranes and sinuses.

 
  1. True
  2. False

3. 

Marina is taking a drug that is metabolized into pharmacologically inert, water-soluble by-products before being excreted. What will be the effect of this process? 

 

  1. Marina's body will be less able to reabsorb the substance before it is excreted.

     

     

  2. Marina's body will be more likely to reabsorb the substance before it is excreted.

     

  3. The substance will be inactivated before it is excreted.

     

  4. The substance will have its strongest effect just before it is excreted

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